榴蓮飄香

By 黎瑞恩

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
愛為何常像檸檬 心酸不變

Why is love like a rose, so bitter?

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oi3
wai6
ho6
soeng4
zoeng6
ning4
mung4
sam1
syun1
fau2
bin3
快樂甜蜜就如很遠

Happiness is a long way off.

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faai3
ngok6
tim4
mat6
zau6
jyu4
han2
jyun6
昨日還仍在留戀

I was still in love yesterday.

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zok6
mik6
waan4
jing4
zoi6
lau4
lyun5
那心軟的片段

That soft-hearted clip.

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no6
sam1
jyun5
dik1
pin3
dyun6
今天應該口味換轉

Today, I should change the taste.

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gam1
tin1
jing3
goi1
hau2
mei6
wun6
zyun3
愛亦能紅像蘋果 一天一個

Love can be red like an apple, one day at a time.

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oi3
jik6
toi4
hung4
zoeng6
ping4
gwo2
jat1
tin1
jat1
go3
覺未甜蜜又來一個

And then there was the sweet one.

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gok3
mei6
tim4
mat6
jau6
loi6
jat1
go3
試問情誰又嫌多

Who doesn't like to try it?

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si5
man6
cing4
seoi4
jau6
jim4
do1
愛反正心裏餓

Love is hungry.

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oi3
faan3
zing3
sam1
leoi5
ngo6
心中的鎖太想打破

The chain in my mind is so broken.

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sam1
zung1
dik1
so2
taai3
soeng2
ding2
po3
世上有許多水果 只得一個我

There are so many fruits in the world, and I only get one.

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sai3
soeng6
jau6
heoi2
do1
seoi2
gwo2
zi2
dak1
jat1
go3
ngo5
明日看(吃)不清楚 我的錯

I don't know what I did wrong.

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ming4
mik6
hon3
hek3
fau2
cing1
co2
ngo5
dik1
laap6
昨日有多麼精彩 最後亦放開

It was so wonderful yesterday, and I finally opened it.

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zok6
mik6
jau6
do1
mo5
zing1
coi2
zeoi3
hau6
jik6
fong3
hoi1
仍難及榴蓮人嫌人又愛

It's hard to believe that the Durrums hate and love.

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jing4
no4
kap6
lau4
lin4
jan4
jim4
jan4
jau6
oi3
流連在愛世界內

It flows into the world of love.

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lau4
lin4
zoi6
oi3
sai3
gaai3
noi6
好想突然戀愛

I want to fall in love.

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hou3
soeng2
duk1
jin4
lyun5
oi3
重頭讓我站起來

And then I got up again.

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zung6
tau4
joeng6
ngo5
zaam6
hei2
loi6
榴蓮就似個意外

The durian is like an accident.

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lau4
lin4
zau6
ci5
go3
ji3
oi6
飄香令情可再

The scent is a good thing.

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piu1
hoeng1
ling6
cing4
ho2
zoi3
突然來讓我 再度戀愛

And suddenly, she made me fall in love again.

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duk1
jin4
loi6
joeng6
ngo5
zoi3
dou6
lyun5
oi3
愛亦能甜像提子 一粒一次

Love can be sweet like a piece of cake.

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oi3
jik6
toi4
tim4
zoeng6
tai4
zi2
jat1
nap1
jat1
ci3
最後形同就如測試

The final form is like a test.

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zeoi3
hau6
jing4
tung4
zau6
jyu4
cak1
si5
愛是從來沒人知

Love is never known.

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oi3
si6
zung6
loi6
mei6
jan4
zi3
永不再須理喻

It's never going to be necessary.

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wing5
fau2
zoi3
seoi1
lei5
jyu6
打開心窗我早可以

I could open the window.

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ding2
hoi1
sam1
coeng1
ngo5
zou2
ho2
jyu5
只有流連才明白怎愛

Only the fluids know how to love.

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zi2
jau6
lau4
lin4
coi4
ming4
baak6
fim2
oi3
About This Song

"" ("Durian Fragrance") by (Maggie Lee) explores the multifaceted nature of love and its intricate emotional landscape through the clever use of fruit metaphors. The song's main theme revolves around the bittersweet aspects of love, likening different emotions to various fruits, such as the sourness of lemons to the pangs of unrequited feelings, and the sweetness of grapes to moments of joy in relationships. This interplay reflects the complexity of romantic experiences, where pleasure and pain coexist.

At its core, the song tells a story of yearning and the desire for a deeper connection, while acknowledging the challenges that come with love. The lyrics reveal a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, suggesting that despite past heartaches, one must remain open to new experiences. The recurring references to fruits serve as a reminder of the diversity of feelings associated with love, reinforcing the idea that love is as unpredictable and varied as the flavors of fruit.

Musically, the track combines smooth melodic lines with rhythmic elements that evoke a sense of playfulness, echoing the themes presented in the lyrics. The use of vivid imagery in the lyrics, particularly the sensory descriptions of taste and scent associated with different fruits, enhances the song's emotional depth. The clever juxtaposition of contrasting feelingssour and sweetalso conveys a sense of nostalgia, drawing listeners into the ebb and flow of romantic encounters.

Culturally, the song taps into the rich symbolism of fruit in Chinese culture, referencing how certain fruits hold substantial meanings in love and relationships. Durian, known for its strong aroma and divisive flavor, symbolizes loves complexities and challengesin some cases well-received, in others, rejected. This duality resonates with listeners, making "" a relatable anthem for anyone navigating the unpredictable terrains of love.

Song Details
Singer:
黎瑞恩
Total Lines:
26